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OBITUARY Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Candlelight Records has set a September 11 U.S. release date for the forthcoming album from death metal legends OBITUARY. Recording of the currently untitled album is already underway with the CD's completion expected for June 1. Regarding the new cooperation, bassist Frank Watkins says, "We are ver...

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OBITUARY: Video Of 1990 Concert Explosion In Milwaukee Posted Online

While performing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 7, 1990 as part of a North American tour also featuring SEPULTURA and SADUS, legendary Florida death metallers OBITUARY used unauthorized pyrotechnics on stage during their classic song "'Til Death". The flash pot device used to contain the pyrote...

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MASS: New Album Due In June

Escape Music has set a June 25 release date for the much-anticipated new album from MASS. "Crack of Dawn" was produced and mixed by Martin Kronlund at JM Recording Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The track listing is as follows: 01. It's You 02. Crack Of Dawn 03. Someday 04. Empty Soul 05. Hello 06. M...

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SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON To Tour With KORN

SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has confirmed rumors that he will sit behind the kit for KORN this summer. "I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to perform with bands that have influenced me as a musician over the years," Joey said. "When I first heard KORN they blew me away and I have been a ...

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SCAR SYMMETRY Guitarist Featured On New KAIPA Album

SCAR SYMMETRY guitarist Per Nilsson is featured on the new album from KAIPA, "Angling Feelings", due in May on InsideOut Music. KAIPA mastermind/keyboard player Hans Lundin and Per are old friends, having previously collaborated on the album "Hagen: Corridors of Time" in the late '90s. Hans composed...

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SCHISM: New Song Posted Online

Italian metallers SCHISM have completed work on their debut album, "Designation Cluster", for a September release via Rising Works. According to a press release, the CD will "include 11 tracks floating through odd-time signatures, psychedelia, metal and melancholy, as though we were listening to TOO...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n'...

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ATHEIST Frontman Reveals He Tried Out For 'Rock Star: Supernova' TV Show

ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer has issued the following update: "Well, we had a very very good time out in La La Land [Los Angeles, California]. Hollywood came out in a big way for our appearance at this year's L.A. Murderfest last weekend. It was fairly star-studded as well.... at least in our worl...

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KORN Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

KORN will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, July 16. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out

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MESSIAH'S KISS Confirmed For MANOWAR's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),will take part in the Magic Circle Festival in the heart of Germany, Bad Arolsen on July 7. Headlining will be the event will be MANOWAR, with many more acts yet to be annou...

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KORN Management Confirms Drummer Exit

Launch Radio Networks reports: KORN's management has confirmed that temporary drummer Terry Bozzio has completed his work on the band's new record and is no longer working with the group. Bozzio, a legendary drummer known for his work with MISSING PERSONS and Frank Zappa, plays on some but not all t...

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SODOM: Australian Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

According to HailMetal.Com, SODOM's June 9 concert at The Republic Bar in Hobart, Australia will be filmed for a DVD, to be released in conjunction with the group's next studio album. As previously reported, SODOM will play a special 25th anniversary set at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, whic...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'This Is My Last Real Shot At Achieving Anything Significant'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently told U.K.'s Guitar & Bass magazine that he has a serious reason why he wants the band's new album, "United Abominations", to be the best it can ever be. "This is my last real shot at achieving anything significant," he said. "If I don't do it this time, th...

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OBITUARY: 'We Are Fired Up And Ready To Put Down Some Sick Songs That We Have Written!'

OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has issued the following update: "First off, thanks to all of you that showed up to the show in Los Angeles [at the Los Angeles Murderfest Version 3.0, which took place March 24-25 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California]! It was a great show and I was very supr...

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GOREFEST Guitarist Says New Album Is 'A Crushing, Massive, Bloody Affair'

Guitarist Frank Harthoorn of the reactivated Dutch metallers GOREFEST has issued the following update: "Crushing. That's what I'd call it. Our new album, that is. It's a crushing, massive, bloody affair. Now I know that every band says this stuff about their latest music, and I also know every band...